Disability Rights Arkansas

Mental Health

Disability Rights Arkansas, in concert with the Arkansas State Independent Living Council and Partners for Inclusive Communities, submitted public comments last week regarding the Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity (PASSE) Program- 1915(b) and (c) Waivers and 1915(i) SPA 2018-17, in addition to submitting comments for the 1915(i) Fee-for-Service Adult Behavioral Health Services for Community Independence […]

Healing Voices, a social action documentary that is changing the conversation about mental health, will screen in Little Rock and Fayetteville in August. The Little Rock screenings are August 8 at 2:30pm and 8:00pm at 3 Statehouse Plaza (Ouachita Room in the Conference Center) and August 9 at 1:00pm at the Mount Sequoyah-Martin Chapel, 150 […]

The Bazelon Center has created a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for students in college who are having mental health issues and are not sure about what their rights are, or how to obtain an accommodation. Almost all universities must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), either because they are publicly funded, […]

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a Roadmap to Behavioral Health Services. This is a guide to using mental health and substance use disorder services, and provides a lot of helpful information, such as learning about health insurance, finding a behavioral health provider, how to decide if the behavioral health provider is […]

Start Your Recovery is a website that assists individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. It is free and confidential, and can also be a resource for friends and family. At this site, you can hear stories from others who have been in similar situations, and locate support. Family and friends can find ways […]

Did you know that May is National Mental Health Month? The idea behind National Mental Health Month is to raise awareness about mental illness and related issues in the United States. National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is also observed this month- this year it is May 4, 2017. Olympic champions Michael Phelps, the world’s […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has developed a guide for how professionals can assist individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), particularly with respect to their increased risk for involvement in the juvenile justice system. Too often, individuals with FASD are not properly diagnosed, or are not diagnosed prior to their involvement with […]

The Veterans Crisis Line offers confidential around-the-clock support to veterans, active military members, and family and friends by phone, online chat, or text message. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a […]

Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is the independent, private, nonprofit organization designated by the Governor of Arkansas to implement the federally funded and authorized Protection and Advocacy systems throughout the state. DRA services include information and referral, short-term assistance, technical assistance, legal representation, systemic advocacy, monitoring, and training. DRA services are provided free-of-charge. DRA is independent from state and local government.

Through the leadership of its Governing Board and Advisory Councils, DRA staff provides services to children and adults with disabilities throughout Arkansas. We strive to serve our clients’ expressed wishes.